Colosseum

WHO: Juniper Ironwood, NPCs Bluejack Bitternut and Clinton Woods. Mentions of Laurel, too.
WHAT: Scenes from a District Seven love story.
WHEN: Year 18, Year 20, and Year 30.
WHERE: District Seven.
PROMPT: Eternity.
WARNINGS: Rated S for slightly sexy times. Also for sad.

( Reckon you're stuck with me forever now. )

[D7 & D8 Victors]

Reckon you all are about as surprised as me that all four are still alive. Ain't sure how that happened. But since they're together for now, and at least on our side we ain't hurting too much for sponsors yet, reckon we might go in together to send some bread or water. Hurt like they are, they're gonna need their strength when the next fight comes.

[D7 Victors]

If he don't get one on his own, I want to get Cypress a proper weapon. He can't go after them Careers with nothing but his damn bare hands, specially now it looks like them ribs are broken. One of them maces would do fine, and we could just about afford that and a loaf of bread to share. Lump, thoughts.

WHO: Juniper Ironwood, NPCs Ajax and Arturius Squashblossom.
WHAT: Attempting to woo sponsors who have a thing for lumberjacks.
WHEN: Day 4 evening, the same time as this.
WHERE: The lovely Squashblossom home, The Capitol.
STATUS: Complete narrative.

( Their house looked like an exploded cabbage. )

WHO: Juniper Ironwood and Cypress Ramsey.
WHAT: Last request before the Arena.
WHEN: Night 8, after the Interview.
WHERE: The Training Center, seventh floor.
STATUS: Complete.

( I'm gonna make it out of there. )

[CYPRESS AND AMELIA]

No matter what happens in the Arena, I want you both to know how proud I am of you. We're lucky to have both of you as tributes.

[D7 VICTORS]

Here we go again. I think they have a decent chance, better with Eight's help, but decent even on their own.

WHO: D7
WHAT: Final training session/Interview discussion
WHEN: Evening, Day 6.
WHERE: Their floor
STATUS: IC/OOC/threading thingy

I'm stumped what to put here atm, but there might be a summary/whatever later.

[Mentors of District 3, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12]

( Cut for length )

[D7 Victors]

Well, here we go. Might be a few of them will join in, knock on wood. There's a first time for everything.

Lump, I got a job for you if you're willing. Haymitch ain't the sort to tell his kids to jump straight into a fight, no matter how big the boy is, so I want another way in to Twelve. You still on friendly terms with that Pickling girl, the escort?

AMELIA BUTTS + D7 MENTORS

Amelia, I sincerely apologize for my comment about your last name at the Reaping. It was inappropriate.

That said, I am here to help you win. Everything I do is in your best interest. Do not think for a moment that if I am not "friendly" enough it means I don't like you. You are my top priority from the moment you were Reaped until the moment you die the end of the Games. I will give my all finding you sponsorships, and all I ask is you give your all in trying to win.

Now, tell me a little about yourself and what you might be good at in the arena.

CYPRESS RAMSEY + D7 MENTORS

Cypress, I told Amelia something similar, but I need you to know that I am here to help you win. Everything I do is in your best interest. Do not think for a moment that if I am not "friendly" enough it means I don't like you. I am simply focused.

You have my word that I will not rest until the Games are over, and all I ask from you is that you trust me. You should know as well as anyone that a sponsorship can be the difference between life and death in the arena, and I know how to get sponsors. I've helped bring two Victors home already, so I know what I'm doing.

Now, what are your strengths?

D7

I will need ALL of you to take this quiz and this quiz, and give me your answers. This is completely relevant, even if you think it seems silly. I need your results immediately.

DAHLIA

Do not let Narses get you down.

Judging by the parade, pastel tones are certainly out this year, hm?

[Filtered to D7]

That went really well! 😊 I thought Cypress really lives up to his name, so I went with strong, tall, solid, and silent. 🌲 And Amelia is lively, so green leaves. The dying ones have more colors, but I couldn't. 😞

And Ash, you look homeless. Can I cut your hair while they're training?

[Filtered to Chaff]

Chaff!!! 💖

[Filtered to Brutus]

Babe, how are you??

WHO: Escorts, Victors, and Tributes
WHEN: Various times throughout the day.
WHERE: Districts - Capitol
WHAT: Train ride into the Capitol, following the Reaping
STATUS: OPEN

WHO: Escorts, Victors, and Tributes
WHEN: Various times throughout the day.
WHERE: Districts
WHAT: The Reaping for the 56th Annual Hunger Games
STATUS: OPEN

In each district, Peacekeepers and camera crews are out in force. Male and Female tributes are roped off by age group and away from the rest of the district's population. Excitement and anticipation lace the air in Districts 1, 2, and 4 while dread and fear are felt almost everywhere else.

The mayor and all victors are seated on stage in the background. It's a big moment for the Escorts, who take center stage.

Reaping Day

District 1; 9:00

District 2; 9:30

District 3; 10:00

District 4; 10:30

District 5; 11:00

District 6; 11:30

District 7; 12:00

District 8; 12:30

District 9; 13:00

District 10; 13:30

District 11; 14:00

District 12; 14:30

WHO: Juniper Ironwood, her children Lacey, Lopp, Mast, and Robin.
WHAT: Juniper returns to her district and her family, now cut down by one.
WHEN: After the 37th Hunger Games.
WHERE: Victor’s Village, District Seven.
STATUS: Complete narrative.
PROMPT: Touch.

( They can't start the funeral without us. )


WHO: Juniper Ironwood, Clinton Woods, Ash Blight from a distance.
WHAT: After twenty-five years’ worth of dead Tributes, Juniper finally brings one home. It’s just not the right one.
WHEN: After the 41st Hunger Games.
WHERE: In front of the Justice Building and then the mayor’s house, District Seven.
STATUS: Complete narrative.
PROMPT: Reservation.

( Smile for once, Junie. )


WHO: Juniper Ironwood, her daughter Robin.
WHAT: Juniper gives another child to the Capitol.
WHEN: During the Reaping for the Second Quarter Quell.
WHERE: District Seven, Reaping stage.
STATUS: Complete narrative.
PROMPT: Gift.

( All right, my girl. All right, now. )

WHO: Juniper Ironwood, NPC Bluejack Bitternut and their firstborn.
WHAT: The birth of Juniper’s first child.
WHEN: The spring before the 20th Hunger Games.
WHERE: Victor’s Village, District 7
STATUS: Complete (364 words). | Love.

( Juniper, it’s a girl. )

( Package for Anita Pickling )

( Left outside Juniper's room in the Training Center )

District 7

Well, that's us done for the year. Weren't nothing more we could've done, so Blight, don't beat up on yourself. You done fine work. Sei, you too.

I'm going to sleep some now. Ain't as young as I used to be, and the Games do wear on. Don't wake me for a while if it ain't necessary.

That one was a good girl. Reminded me some of my girl Robin, she that went to the Quarter Quell five years past. Little but tough.

[Districts 3, 7, & 10]

Glad our girl found yours, Beetee, Faraday.

Looks like these four might stick together a while. We've got some funds. I'm open to pooling them for things the kids need. Right now they're hurting for food and water, and from what I've seen on the screen there ain't much chance of getting some naturally, unless they find them berries before the Nine girl gobbles them all. If you all are in, might be we could send them enough for a good meal or two, get them all strong enough to move on.

WHO: Juniper Ironwood and Ash Blight
WHAT: D7's mentors discuss Laurel's severed fingers and sponsor gifts. And the Games so far in general.
WHEN: The night after the bloodbath, when things have settled down.
WHERE: The D7 floor in the Training Center.
STATUS: In progress.

( Ash Blight, helpful as a bump on a log. (Translation: not very.) )

[District Seven]

Last little bit before the Arena. Kids, you drink up and eat up, you don't want to go in hungry. Might be your last meal, so eat whatever you can stomach.

You got the Ten boy and girl as allies. They should be good for you, so don't mess it up. You want to get out of the Cornucopia first. Don't stop to fight for supplies, it ain't worth it. Once you're sure nobody's coming after you, find the Tens if you can. If they're dead, stick to yourselves. Stay smart, stay moving, stay alive. Don't seek out open fights with groups, but if you got somebody you can kill quick and quiet, don't think, just do it. Kills get you sponsors, and you'll need them.

Stay strong. Remember what you're fighting for.

[Laurel]

If Briscoe don't make it or you can't find him, and the arena's a good one for you, see if you can find the Threes and offer them help. Threes come in too smart to trust them much, but if there's forestland they'll need help, and if these two are as smart as usual, might be if you can keep them alive long enough they could manage to take down the volunteers. They've done it before.

If the arena ain't an advantage, stick with the Tens. One against two ain't the best odds, but they know you're a good bet and these ones don't seem like the kind to turn on you, least not for a while.

[Briscoe]

If Laurel don't make it or you can't find her, stick with the Tens. Make sure they know you got a talent for fire. If they're smart they ain't going to keep you around long without Laurel unless you show them what you can do.

[Juniper/Ash/Faraday (District 3/7 Mentors)]

What is your tributes' alliance status?

[Feist/Fawn/Faraday (District 3/10 Mentors)]

What is your tributes' alliance status?

[District 3]

Ampere from District 5 is being cagey about her tributes' alliance status, no doubt because she is in a different position from usual. Faraday and I have hinted at your interest, but nothing solid yet.

We've also received an alliance request from District 6. As Miles put it, their boy is stronger than the two of you and would be "a good third."

For good measure, I've made inquiries with Districts 7 and 10's mentors. There is a high probability that the arena will require outdoors survival, which they are better equipped to handle than you are. However, they will lack your technical skills.

Thoughts?

The Cornucopia could change a lot, so being prepared for a number of configurations of living tributes can work to your advantage.

[DISTRICT 9/6]
so any consideration for our boy's offer?

[DISTRICT 7/6]
he'll go with both urs. good or no?

[DISTRICT 10/6]
still talking it over?

[DISTRICT 3/6]
r urs looking for an alliance? our boy is stronger than ur two, he'd b a good third

[DISTRICT 8/6]
urs want an ally? he's bigger n stronger than ur pair. they'd be good to watch each other's backs

[ANGELUS/TERRA]
tried to get 7, but havent replied since our last talk. think they might have found something else. i'm trying the others we talked abt, + 3 and 8 now too. u have an offer to stick with 11 if u want, but i thk ud be better off on ur own than with more lil kids (n the boy doesn't look like he'd kill nething)

[TERRA]
now i know y he wanted us to ask everyone. he must of done something n training to be unappealing to most